Program Supervisor Job Description About the Role The Program Supervisor is a key position responsible for leading the operation of the production team within a Region. The incumbent develops and oversees unionized Railroaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production and shipment of track products for Engineering''s Capital and Maintenance programs. Main Responsibilities Overseeing Employee Performance and Safety Ensure effective leadership of unionized staff Improve team and individual performance through mentoring, training, coaching, auditing, and feedback Lead continuous improvement culture Leading Track Programs and Safety Coordinate and monitor products through complete production cycle, which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, producing, handling inventory, loading, shipping, and documenting Cohere to a production schedule and control internal and external customer expectations Ensure the production process is cost-effective and shipments are made on time Coordinate, establish, and implement standard operating procedures for safe and quality production Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of safety, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded Working Conditions The incumbent works primarily outdoors (90%) with limited office time (10%), in all types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires extensive travel (80%) across the region to provide oversight on projects and programs. The position is required to work a production cycle schedule, including overnight stays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 for critical incidents. Requirements Experience Minimum 2 years of supervising, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and auditing production operations in a unionized environment Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Card Valid Class 5 Drivers License First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified Competencies Identifies potential safety and security risks Identifies problems and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders Collaborates with others and shares information Communicates with impact Sets direction and inspires others Demonstrates agility and drives change Delegates and empowers others to create accountability Develops self and others Leads by example for the safety and security of all Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge in the interpretation and application of CN Engineering Track Standards, Track Standard Drawings, and Recommended Methods Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Ability to learn business-critical systems, including Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) such as Production Planning, Payroll, and Time Reporting Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Job Title
Production Operations Manager